Industry - Athletic Turf

New air quality survey concludes crumb rubber synthetic turf fields are safe

May 4, 2009By AT Staff

By: Rick Doyle, Synthetic Turf Council Last month, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) released the results of an air quality survey conducted on its behalf by TRC Cos., an independent environmental engineering and consulting firm, to measure the presence of “contaminants of potential concern” (COPC) in the breathing zone of young children above crumb rubber synthetic turf fields.... read more

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The real faces of synthetic turf

March 23, 2009By AT Staff

By: Rick Doyle, Synthetic Turf Council Synthetic turf is about more than a versatile playing surface. For the people who use it every day, synthetic turf creates opportunities, helps sports teams improve, enables student athletes to win scholarships by honing their games and brings communities together. Over the past few months, a number of individuals have reached out to share their... read more

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Natural grass is truly ‘green’

March 23, 2009By AT Staff

By: Bob O’Quinn The importance of natural grass is documented as far back as the 18th century in Jonathan Swift’s treatise, which began with “The value of growing grass is an essential service to a country.” Scientific studies have since confirmed that it’s far more than just the green color of grass that has proven to significantly decrease patients’ physical and... read more

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Small-scale Zhang, Crain study misses the mark

November 28, 2008By AT Staff

By: Rick Doyle, Synthetic Turf Council A couple of publications have reprinted information from a small scale study conducted by Drs. Zhang, Han and Crain, which first appeared in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology, that concluded synthetic turf contains hidden toxins. While well-intentioned, the study presented information that was flawed and misleading. Because the public turns to the Synthetic... read more

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Growing the green

November 10, 2008By Marty Whitford

The Bad News: In mid-July, when oil prices peaked at $147.27 a barrel, turf care companies were being slammed by cost increases from all sides. Their fuel costs for vehicles and equipment, on average, were up 37% year-over-year for regular gas and 64% for unleaded gas. Delivery of ornamentals, flowers and other materials often had fuel surcharges between 5% and... read more

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